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S826 JRK

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,346 mi
Last recorded69,346 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS826 JRK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 69,346 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 69,241 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 68,556 miles

Both headlight patterns weak.

Clutch not fully clearing reverse.

Exhaust 'Flexi' section worn.

N/S/F tyre low on tread.

O/S/F suspension very low - Recommend pumped up.

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge & on wear bands with crackes in tread - Recommend replaced (185/55x15 Rear- 205/50x15).

Power steering light came on during test but extinguished during course of test - Suspect fault.

Suspect engine boiling over - Water overflowing from expansion bottle.

rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 68,555 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both headlight patterns weak.

Clutch not fully clearing reverse.

Exhaust 'Flexi' section worn.

N/S/F tyre low on tread.

O/S/F suspension very low - Recommend pumped up.

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge & on wear bands with crackes in tread - Recommend replaced (185/55x15 Rear- 205/50x15).

Power steering light came on during test but extinguished during course of test - Suspect fault.

Suspect engine boiling over - Water overflowing from expansion bottle.

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 66,128 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 66,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

'Cat' box heat shield adrift.

Both headlight patterns weak but just within M.O.T standards.

Clutch not fully clearing reverse.

Engine over-heating (poss. due to water loss).

Front exhaust 'flexi' section corroded & worn.

O/S/F tyre low on inner edge & cracking in tread quite badly but still just within limits (185/55x15).

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Water pipes under vehicle corroded & leaking.

Fail 3 Sep 2007 63,670 miles

Both headlight patters weak.

Camshaft/Tappets noisy from cold.

Metal water pipes running from front to back corroded & weeping.

N/S body sill damaged.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

O/S/F tyre cracking in tread (Front-185/55x15 Rear-205/50x15).

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Primary rear exhaust box 'Skin' detatched.

Rear exhaust 'Flexi' section corroded.

Suspect possible fault with power steering- Possibly e.c.u.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 63,670 miles

Both headlight patters weak.

Camshaft/Tappets noisy from cold.

Metal water pipes running from front to back corroded & weeping.

N/S body sill damaged.

O/S/F tyre cracking in tread (Front-185/55x15 Rear-205/50x15).

Primary rear exhaust box 'Skin' detatched.

Rear exhaust 'Flexi' section corroded.

Suspect possible fault with power steering- Possibly e.c.u.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 60,256 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 60,249 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres low on tread- O/S worn to ware bands (rear-205/50x15 front-185/55x15).

N/S metal water hose running from front to back corroded & leaking.

Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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S826 JRK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 67,480 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S826 JRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S826 JRK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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